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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.69, 890.02 and 333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.69, 890.02 and 333.47 is: 499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.69 : 890.02 = 333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.69/890.02 = 333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.69x = 890.02 × 333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.69x = 296,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,794.97/593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.92

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